Milkshakes, mermaids, and murder : Mom Zone Mysteries Series, Book 8

''This series is a winner.'' Denise Swanson Ellie Avery planned a perfect family getaway: fun in the sun on Florida's Gulf Coast, with a side visit to the eBay vendor who'd mistakenly sent her the wrong handbag. But what should have been a simple exchange turns into a fatal transaction when Ellie discovers Angela495 floating face-down in her pool. With some savvy snooping, Ellie learns that Angela's dangerous double life included blackmail, compromising photos, and a scandalous secret that threatens a local celeb. When a kidnapping shatters her family's safety, Ellie leaves the white sands behind to face down a killer whose warm Southern charm masks a cold, cold heart. Includes great tips for super family vacations! Praise for Sara Rosett's Ellie Avery Mysteries ''No mystery is a match for the likable, efficient Ellie.'' RT Book Reviews (4 stars) ''Charm, Southern sass, and suspense abound . . . delightful.'' Fresh Fiction ''Some cozies just hit on all cylinders, and Rosett's Ellie Avery titles are among the best.'' Library Journal In this cozy mystery by the USA Today #8211;bestselling author of Murder at Archly Manor , a professional organizer on vacation takes a side trip into murder Military wife Ellie Avery planned a perfect family getaway: fun in the sun on Florida's Gulf Coast, with a side visit to the eBay vendor who'd mistakenly sent her the wrong handbag. But what should have been a simple exchange turns into a fatal transaction when Ellie discovers "Angela495" floating face-down in her pool. With some savvy snooping, Ellie learns that Angela's dangerous double life included blackmail, compromising photos, and a scandalous secret that threatens a local celeb. When a kidnapping shatters her family's safety, Ellie leaves the white sands behind to face down a killer whose warm Southern charm masks a cold, cold heart. Includes great tips for super family vacations! Praise for Sara Rosett's Ellie Avery Mysteries "No mystery is a match for the likable, efficient Ellie." #8212; RT Book Reviews "Charm, Southern sass, and suspense abound . . . delightful." #8212; Fresh Fiction "Some cozies just hit on all cylinders, and Rosett's Ellie Avery titles are among the best." #8212; Library Journal "Ellie Avery planned a perfect family getaway: fun in the sun on Florida's Gulf Coast, with a side visit to the eBay vendor who'd mistakenly sent her the wrong handbag. But what should have been a simple exchange turns into a fatal transaction when Ellie discovers Angela495 floating face-down in her pool. With some savvy snooping, Ellie learns that Angela's dangerous double life included blackmail, compromising photos, and a scandalous secret that threatens a local celeb. When a kidnapping shatters her family's safety, Ellie leaves the white sands behind to face down a killer whose warm Southern charm masks a cold, cold heart"--Publisher's web site